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Jerry Yudelson
May 09,2012

Green building, sustainability consultant, green building book author Jerry Yudelson will be the keynote speaker at the Air-Conditioning,...

May 03,2012

New NSF Standard provides manufacturers, specifiers and building industry with verifiable, objective criteria to identify sustainable roofing...

Experts from the EPA, along with architects and builders will present ways to de
April 27,2012

Architects and builders interested in developing water-efficient buildings invited to attend free sessions featuring experts discussing water-...

Jason F. McLennan
April 24,2012

McLennan was recognized for his work on the Living Building Challenge.

A key design element in the police substation was the green roof grid system, wh
April 17,2012

The police substation is the first higher education facility in San Diego County to achieve LEED Platinum Certification, the highest rating...

The Flat Tower design is based on a medium-height dome structure that covers a l
April 06,2012

A team of French designers unveil the “Flat Tower” design, a second place winner in the 2011 eVolo skyscraper competition.

April 03,2012

Report covers JM’s long-time sustainability focus and progress towards goals.

John Hazlett, Director of Sustainability, City of Indianapolis; Greg Ballard, Ma
April 02,2012

Emmitt J. Bean Federal Center project team for their role in advancing sustainability in the city.

March 28,2012

Total number of major global green buildings now stands at 12,000.

The Stego Wrap vapor barrier has been submitted to the HPD Working Group a volun
March 16,2012

Vapor barrier manufacturer strives to provide better green choices to designers and builders.

February 26,2012

Chen works closely with property owners to ensure that their properties meet and exceed all industry standards, and also provide long-term energy...

Four types of sustainable roofing systems from Tremco Roofing and Building Maint
February 17,2012

Changes were so extensive that the certification is for new construction and not for renovation; officially, the building is LEED-NC.

February 15,2012

Specifying air curtains as energy-saving, cost-cutting alternatives to vestibules in 3,000-square-foot buildings and larger has been a recent...

Thornton Tomasetti acquires green consulting firm Fore Solutions
January 09,2012

International engineering firm launches new building sustainability practice.

USGBC Board of directors
December 19,2011

Board responsible for articulating and upholding the vision, values, mission of organization.

USGBC World Green Building Council's Government Leadership Awards
December 05,2011

USGBC commends two U.S. cities for their innovation in green building leadership.

Green school house LEED Platinum Phoenix
December 01,2011

Phoenix public school receives the generous gift of a state-of-the-art building for student and community use.

Green Matters Conference San Antonio
November 22,2011

High-interest topics will be covered in technical seminars, including infrared reflective coatings for heat island mitigation, innovative uses of...

October 20,2011

Stellar’s federal experience includes military exchanges (large retail stores on military bases), lodging facilities for military personnel, fuel...

October 11,2011

These new documents will be available in the first quarter of 2012 as part of the new AIA Contract Documents service and AIA Documents on Demand...